Toyota MR2

1990 to 1999 · Coupe

A 1990 Toyota MR2 cost $14,300 new. Over the past 12 months, 16 have sold publicly at a median of $10,322. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,551 to $34,999, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$11,800

High confidence · $7K to $18K

27.9% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $10,322
Sales · 12 mo: 16
Original MSRP: $14,300Down 17% since new

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Sold$11,200 · Cars & Bids · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1990 Toyota MR2 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids

$11,200 · 153,600 mi · Blue

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74 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $10kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1990 Toyota MR2 sales with photographs

Sold $10,000

1992 · Black (202) · 251,000 mi

Oct 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $13,252

£10,000

1993 · white · 56,397 mi

Sep 27, 2026 · Car & Classic

UK sales of this model ran 8% below US sales over 3 years.

Sold $11,462

£8,450

1996 · red · 63,114 mi

Sep 9, 2026 · Car & Classic

UK sales of this model ran 8% below US sales over 3 years.

Sold $13,000

1991 · Rally Red

Aug 21, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $7,900

1991 · Red · 94,400 mi

Jul 30, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Sold $12,900

1992 · Black

Jun 1, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Every SW20

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 27, 2026

Every SW20. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 27, 2026
	MR21990 to 1999	Turbo1990 to 1999
Shifty Estimate	$11,800	$28,300
Sold median	$10,32216 sales	$23,00026 sales
12-month move	Down 27.9%	Up 21.1%
For sale	None	None

Other MR2 generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-4, 2.2L
Power: 130 hp
Torque: 145 lb-ft
0 to 60: 8.5 s
Top speed: 121 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $14,300

Common questions

How much does a Toyota MR2 cost?

What is a 1990 Toyota MR2 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,800, down 27.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 16 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Toyota MR2 a good investment?

It has depreciated 17% against its $14,300 list price. Values are down 27.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,551 to $34,999, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Toyota MR2 have sold?

Shifty has 75 public sales of the Toyota MR2 on file. The earliest was on Aug 30, 2018.

What is the most expensive Toyota MR2 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $34,999, with 39,754 mi.

What has a Toyota MR2 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$11,200Oct 23, 2026Blue · 153,600 mi
$10,000Oct 9, 2026Black (202) · 251,000 mi
$13,252Sep 27, 2026white · 56,397 mi

About the 1990 Toyota MR2

Toyota's mid-engine masterpiece proved that affordable sports cars could deliver genuine thrills without Italian maintenance bills. The second-generation MR2, internally known as SW20, launched with a naturally aspirated 2.2-liter four-cylinder producing 130 horsepower, but the real story was the sublime chassis balance that made every corner a joy. The mid-mounted engine created near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, while the MacPherson strut suspension delivered feedback that put many exotics to shame. Toyota's build quality meant these cars could handle track duty and daily driving with equal aplomb. While turbo models grab headlines, the naturally aspirated Base model offers pure, unfiltered driving pleasure without snap oversteer concerns. Clean examples are increasingly sought after as collectors recognize the MR2's place in the pantheon of great affordable sports cars. The combination of reliability, handling precision, and that distinctive wedge silhouette makes this an overlooked gem in today's market.